Race
latest news & developments
Why the media should stop calling white South Africans ‘refugees’
Mzansi is many things: unequal, violent, frustrated, politically volatile and economically strained. But it is not a war zone. Dissatisfaction with governance, fears about crime,…
Resist pull of race-based politics, warns Helen Zille
Outgoing federal council Helen Zille calls on delegates to campaign in good spirit and accept congress outcomes
South Africa’s dangerous drift away from sovereignty and nationhood
Transnational commitments are celebrated, while attachment to the nation‑state is treated with suspicion
A ‘self-hating’ black person speaks truth to power
Let us focus on internal struggles because black identity is harmed by those who stifle criticism and accountability
The Democratic Alliance’s attack on racial redress undermines inclusive growth
Race and labour market socio-economic disparities account for a significant share of the country’s overall inequality and must be addressed
Is South Africa a nation?
There is a need for deliberate, inclusive strategies to bridge ethnic and racial cleavages and foster a more equitable and unified national identity
Racism and moral superiority: The left’s latest contribution to confusion
The very idea that BEE can empower most — let alone all — Africans in a capitalist country is a nonsense that ought to have been subject to instant and constant exposure by the…
Tyla’s identity turns on a U
The singer has caused a stir with her loud-and-proud approach to being coloured
Equality in South Africa: If we want change, we must be ready to feel uncomfortable
To build trust among South Africans and create an equitable society, we each need to dismantle our ‘built-in’ biases and become aware of our blind spots
If we really want change, we must be prepared to feel uncomfortable
To build trust among South Africans and create an equitable society, we need to dismantle our ‘built-in’ biases and become aware of our blind spots
Tembeka Ngcukaitobi’s keynote address ignores some facts
The advocate’s speech on inequality, apartheid, the ANC and optimism at the M&G’s 200 Young South Africans event is wanting in a number of aspects
Is the Democratic Alliance a minority party with majority concerns?
The DA can’t shake off the question of race if it aspires to grow
UCT saga continues as inquiry into vice-chancellor takes shape
The former deputy at the centre of the row was accused of misrepresenting her credentials
One Show Two Takes: ‘Atlanta’
The season’s finale leaves our two reviewers wanting
Black women get raw deal in adverts
They are seen as drivers of consumerism, but sidelined in the industry that uses their images to sell products